Hickory Ridge, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hickory Ridge, Cross County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hickory Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 127 days in the Cross forecast zone and Cross County — the most common reported hazard around Hickory Ridge, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 127 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Aug 2025 | Feb 7, 1999 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2024 | May 31, 2013 · $914,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Jan 26, 2009 · $24,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Mar 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Cross forecast zone and Cross County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hickory Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Hickory Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beedeville 4 Ne weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hickory Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 63 miles east. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Hickory Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 63 mi east | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 82 mi west-southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 169 mi northeast | 22,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Hickory Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hickory Ridge, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 30, 2025.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Hickory Ridge's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Hickory Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hickory Ridge, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 63 miles east. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hickory Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hickory Ridge the lowest scan from KNQA is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hickory Ridge free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Hickory Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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